Vacation Planning

Bank and Money Exchange in the Bay of Islands

Business Hours

Banking hours 0900am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Nearest banks from the base are in Paihia. Banks represented are as follows

• Bank of New Zealand
• Westpac Trust
• Auckland Savings Bank
• ANZ

Overseas currency and traveller's cheques are easily changed. Located in Paihia approximately 10 minutes drive from the Base offering full banking and foreign exchange services. The opening hours are Monday to Friday 0900 am to 430pm. 24 hours automatic teller machines are located outside the banks.

Local Currency
New Zealand currency is decimal with the dollar as the basic unit. Notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5 denominations. Coins come in 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c $1 and $2 denominations.

Travellers' cheques
You should cash travellersí cheques at banks or larger hotels, as it may be difficult elsewhere. Please note that some banks may charge a fee for cashing travellersí cheques.

Credit cards
Major credit cards are generally accepted. The most commonly accepted credit cards are American Express, Bankcard, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa JCB and their affiliates. Use may be restricted in smaller towns and country areas and small retail shops. To be safe, inquire first if you plan to pay for your purchase with a credit card.

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